THE Limerick Branch of the Social Democrats have chosen well-known local activist and founder of the Swimable Limerick scheme, Elisa O’Donovan, to run as their City West candidate in next May’s local elections.
Her selection means that for the first time the Social Democrats will field a candidate in each of the Limerick City wards.
Elisa is an active member of the Limerick City community, from running initiatives such as Speakers Corner, to collecting litter with the Limerick City Residents Association or engaging in a campaigns for a ‘liveable Limerick’.
As well as her civic activism, Elisa is completing a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Limerick and works as the Local Area Coordinator for Headway in Limerick City.
Passionate about health and fitness, as well as providing good supports and services on a community basis, she plans to bring her boundless energy and enthusiasm for change to work with and for the people of Limerick City West.
“I am so excited to be a part of the Social Democrat movement in Limerick City. We desperately need fresh, progressive voices in Limerick council to achieve the significant potential it has for making real changes in the lives of Limerick people,” she said.
